Osvaldo Dorticós
President of Cuba (1919–1983)
1919 — 1983
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Cuba (1919–1983)
Born
April 17, 1919
Died
1983 (age ~64)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
lawyer, politician
CubaBorn in CienfuegosDied in Havana
1919
Born in Cienfuegos (1919-04-17)
1959
PositionPresident of Cuba (1959–1976)
1960
AwardStar of the Republic of Indonesia
1961
AwardOrder of the White Lion
1966
AwardOrder of the National Flag
1972
AwardOrder of Merit
About
Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado was a Cuban politician who served as the president of Cuba from 1959 to 1976. He was a close ally of Cuban revolutionary and longtime leader Fidel Castro.
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Who is Osvaldo Dorticós?+
Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado was a Cuban politician who served as the president of Cuba from 1959 to 1976. He was a close ally of Cuban revolutionary and longtime leader Fidel Castro.
What does the name Osvaldo mean?+
The name Osvaldo means "a male given name from Proto-Germanic, equivalent to English Oswald. Etymology: From Osvaldus, from *Ansuwaldaz; compare the doublet Ansaldo.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Osvaldo Dorticós born?+
Osvaldo Dorticós was born on April 17, 1919.
When did Osvaldo Dorticós die?+
Osvaldo Dorticós died in 1983, at approximately 64 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Proto-Germanic, equivalent to English Oswald. Etymology: From Osvaldus, from *Ansuwaldaz; compare the doublet Ansaldo.
The name Osvaldo is of Spanish origin, meaning "a male given name from Proto-Germanic, equivalent to English Oswald. Etymology: From Osvaldus, from *Ansuwaldaz; compare the doublet Ansaldo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Osvaldo — April 17, 1919
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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